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Puglia
Gargano National Park
Puglia's
Authehtic Side
UNESCO
Nature & Heritage
Unspotted Gargano
Transgargano is your fil rouge for discoverin’ the Gargano National Park, in Puglia, on foot or by bicycle, meetin’ the locals, tastin’ the typical dishes and gettin’ to know the heritage of the land.
We designed an original route connecting the best places of the Gargano promontory in Puglia, the spur of Italy’s boot.
- the most dramatic coastline of the entire Italian Adriatic seaside
- la Foresta Umbra, heart of the Gargano National Park
- Monte Sant’Angelo and the St. Michael’s Holy Cave, destination of the Via Francigena of the South
The basic route can also be enriched by one or more extensions, in order to complete the whole Transgargano itinerary.
- by bike or on foot
- guided, self-guided, unsupported
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Amazing team, authentic outdoor enthusiasts and always available via WhatsApp or in person when needed
(Georges Clement)
Accommodation
We selected a full range of accommodation structures, by the sea, in the countryside, in the historical centre or in the heart of the forest. 4-star hotels, residence, agriturismi or family-led b&b.
More info
The main airport in the north of Puglia is Foggia (FOG), but this serves almost only national destinations, except the flight from Munich (MUC, Germany) operated by Lumiwings from the end of May to the beginning of September.
The main airport in Puglia is Bari (BRI, 120 km south of Foggia). Once you land in Bari, to continue towards the north of the Region you can choose the train or the bus, which is by far the best option. You will spend about € 30/40 per person in total for the two return trips. The official Apulian shuttle-bus (“Puglia Easy to reach”) is operational from the beginning of May to mid-October: a fast bus that directly connects Gargano and the Bar Airport with four round trips per day (morning, midday, afternoon and night): for example, the bus that leaves from Bari airport stops at Manfredonia-Monte Sant’Angelo (Leclerc) after 1 hour and 40 minutes of travel, at Mattinata in 2 hours, at Vieste in 2 hours and 50 minutes, at Peschici-Vico del Gargano (Calenelle) in 3 and a half hours. Not bad? You won’t waste any more time taking the shuttle from Bari airport to Bari station and, above all, without changing from one means of transport to another.
>>> Bari Centrale train station is connected to Bari Airport by a Ferrotramviaria train (www.ferrovienordbarese.it) or by AMTAB bus (line 16): the latter costs €1 and takes about 45 minutes and passes every half hour. Afterwards, you will have to continue with a regional or Intercity train from Bari to Foggia (www.trenitalia.com). From Foggia you will continue by bus with Ferrovie del Gargano or SITA to Manfredonia, Monte Sant’Angelo or Vieste (www.cotrap.it).
Bike transport is permitted on most trains, unlike buses.
Don’t worry: if you have booked a bike rental or a tour with us, we will little by little provide you with all the information via WhatsApp.
Remember, however, that we can organize a private transfer for you: ask us for a quote!
If outdoor activities are your passion, then you’re in the right place. You can climb the cliffs, you can surf or you can dive into the sea, you can attend yoga lessons in the nature o practice trail running or orienteering. Take a look at this post.
Our area offers a rich program of cultural, artistic and historical events.
Mattinata organizes Fextra, the fest of extra virgin olive oil during the harvest (by the end of October) and the Orchidays festival during the blooming of wild orchids by the end of April (Gargano National Park has a real record for the number of different spontaneous orchids species).
Important cultural festivals also take place in Monte Sant’Angelo: such as the traditional and folk music event called Raduno dei Suonatori di Tarantella (July). Michael is a festival dedicated to heritage and spirituality (May) while Monde is a Cinema Festival (September).
As mentioned, we suggest you take it easy and enjoy at least a free day to deepen the knowledge of the place: for instance, you can visit the National Museum in Manfredonia, go for a boat excursion to the Tremiti Islands or simply go to the beach.
Still have blank days to spend in Apulia?
Our tip is to keep a couple of days free, as soon as you land in our region or before departing. The old city Bari is a wonderful medieval town, and Bari is as well easily connected by train to Matera (the Unesco site ‘I Sassi di Matera’ is stunning) and to Valle d’Itria, the valley with the city of Alberobello and the trulli. Both Matera and Alberobello are ideally destination of a one day excursion.